FTP

Critical Power vs. Functional Threshold Power: What Endurance Athletes Should Know

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Two recent studies attempt to compare critical power with FTP and evaluate their predictive benefits of steady-state abilities. SUMMARY OF STUDY 1 In this study, a group of 17 trained cyclists and triathletes were tested to determine their critical power (CP) and functional threshold power (FTP). CP is the highest power output that can be sustained for … Read more

Reverse Ramp Test Training Session Cycling Experiment for Improved FTP?

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Reverse Ramp Workout Cycling for FTP and V02max Improvement

Try this reverse ramp workout on Zwift or Trainer Road or RGT to see if it improves your VO2max or FTP. I’ve been reading a great deal on front-loaded efforts to raise heart rate and then holding on at slightly lower wattage to keep HR in the VO2max zone for longer. Additionally, a study has … Read more

The TDF Schedule Challenge: What happens when you do 21 e-Races in 23 days?

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So the Tour de France riders race over three weeks with only two days of rest. What would happen if a mere mortal attempted the same frequency schedule of racing? Granted, it won’t be at their daily distance as most of us have full-time jobs. Simple To Attempt Have you already Everested? Or do you … Read more